Dennis Gutiérrez Maquera, head of the Regional Directorate of Agriculture of Tacna, announced a S/12 million South American Camelid Project aimed at benefiting producers in Tacna's four provinces. The announcement coincided with National Alpaca Day, where notable alpaca community members and artisans were honored. The project includes Program 068, which has already supported over 800 producers with forage, vaccines, and vitamins, with a second phase scheduled for October and November. Camelid breeding is crucial for the Tacna region, contributing 70-80% of annual family income, with 85,299 alpacas and 28,767 llamas in the area.